Housing and Infrastructure —Building a better future

Supporting economic development, building infrastructure, and improving housing are priorities.

Materials, expertise, skilled labour and funding will assist the First Nations to build the following. Let us know what you can do at Can I help?

Housing — Safe places to live

Many houses are not fit for habitation. Yet, two and three families often share small one- and two-bedroom houses, which contributes to family instability, despair and mental health problems.

• From 10 to 200 new housing units are required in most communities.
• Elders' residences are needed.
• Most houses in the communities require repairs. Some houses need renovations to accommodate children or family members with disabilities.

Schools — Room to learn

Most schools in First Nations communities are woefully inadequate so they need people to champion the students and help improve education. To learn why schools have problems, see FAQs.

• Three communities need schools. One is closed because of severe mould and the two others burned.
• An outside storage shed to store flammable goods at Missabay School in Mishkeegogamang First Nation.
• Library upgrades at the Simon Jacob Memorial Educational Centre in Webequie First Nation.
• Donations for textbooks, physical education equipment, and musical instruments.

Water Purification Systems — Safe drinking water

Drinking contaminated water is making people sick. Nineteen communities have an ongoing boil water advisory, due to impure water and the lack of adequate water treatment facilities.

• A reverse osmosis system installed in the school can provide pure water, contributing to a better education for students.

Community Facilities — Gathering places

The people need places to gather, especially during the long, cold winter.

• Indoor facilities for training programs, youth activities, cultural programs, meetings, sports and recreation, gatherings, and resource centres.